RS Announcements 1.23.11

Congratulations sisters!  Last week the Stake Relief Society Presidency told us that Glen Allen has the highest visiting teaching percentage!!  Thank you for all you do!!  In an effort to reach even more sisters, several changes were made in the visiting teaching routes. If you didn't receive a copy of your assignment, it may be in the mail.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Please check your assignment paper to see if the ward has your correct phone number and email address.

Did you notice the posters for the Stake Women's Conference "Who Are You?" on Feb. 26. There will be an opening session at 10 AM (registration beginning at 9:30) with Bruce Graham from the Mechanicsville Ward - his topic, living without power or water. Then we will have 3 sessions of mini classes. There are 6 classes to choose from: I Am Going Green, I Am In Control, I Am A Survivor, I Am A Mormon, I Am Wise, I Am NOT My Stuff.  Lunch will be served and the event ends at 1pm.

Congratulations to Justin and Sara Brockbank on the birth of their son Asher Bradley who was a healthy 10 lbs 8 oz!

There will be another group of sisters going to the temple on Saturday, January 29th.  Please see left side bar for details.

The Toler's have their condo for rent -see the right side bar for details.

Please see last weeks announcements for information on stake women's basketball - 3 Glen Allen sisters have already signed up!

RS Announcements 1.16.11

The Stake Relief Society Quilting Day is this Saturday, January 22 from 10am-2pm at the Monument building.  Please note that there will NOT be a nursery provided.

If you did not pick up a sheet about group activities, please read the left side bar for details on each group: Book Club, Temple Trip, Family Home Evening, Personal History, Recipe Club and Playgroup.

The Webelos are conducting a food drive and will donate items to the Central Virginia Foodbank. Please bring items to the church. There will be boxes in the foyers and the Relief Society room. The Foodbank is in most need of the following items: peanut butter; canned tuna, salmon, chicken and ham; canned fruits and vegetables; hot and cold cereals; pasta and rice.  The food drive will continue from Jan. 16 to Feb. 20.

The stake is organizing some women's basketball teams.  Games will be played on Feb. 11 and Mar. 11.  Sign up is at  www.stake-events.com/play.

The Glen Allen Ward is responsible for cleaning the building in February.  If your family is assigned but you are not available your week, please trade with another family.

2/5 Kennedy/Rice
2/12 McLean/Church/Mills
2/19 Lee/Bailey/Dant/Deane
2/26 Lipscomb/Newton
Questions? Contact Stephen Brewer at 757-275-4118 or brewers@vcu.edu.

The Stake Relief Society will be holding a conference on Saturday, February 26.  More details to follow.

On January 27 at 7:00 p.m. Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond Program: "Interfaith Stories of Religious Persecution: Rising Above Adversity" will be held at the VCU, Student Commons Richmond Salons. Visit www.ICGR.org for details or contact Sandy Willis, 740-5240, sandywillis@gmail.com. Please note: Bishop Mike Mabe will be the LDS panelist. http://www.icgr.org/2011-01-27-program-flyer.pdf

If anyone has any extra beds that they are willing to donate to a family in need, please contact Lisa Pyron.

1/10  Please see the side bar for details on the February Personal History class.
RS Announcements 1.9.11

Our ward would like to encourage everyone to read the Book of Mormon this year.  All of the Primary children are also working on this goal.

The next temple trip is planned for Saturday, January 22nd.  If you would like to carpool with other sisters, please call Faye Mullins at 501-2101 and contribute to gas expenses.  Sisters will meet at CrossRidge Shopping Center at 8am (on Staples Mill Rd, south of 295).  Please note the temple is closed until Jan. 18.

The missionaries appreciate your meals.  If you are available to have them over for dinner this week on Friday or Saturday, please call them to arrange it:  Elders Cook and Willamson 523-0682.

There is a sister in need of a breast pump.  If you have one you can loan out, please get in touch with Esther Church at 252-3643 (It is for her daughter Sarah).

Thank you to all who helped with the meal for Sister Swinson's funeral.  Please check in the kitchen if you left a bowl or pan that day.

Best of luck to the Oakes family who is moving to New Hampshire this week.
And welcome to the Luthy's, the Mead's and the Smith's.

News for the New Year

RS Announcements 1.2.11

Sister Edith Swinson passed away on Friday, December 31.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Bliley's at 8510 Staples Mill Rd.  The funeral service will be at 10am on Wednesday, January 5 at the Monument building.  Interment at Westhampton Memorial Park.

There is a Stake Relief Society Quilting Activity on Saturday, January 22.  All sisters are invited to participate-no experience necessary!  It will be from 10am to 2pm at the Monument building with lunch and nursery available.  If you would like to donate fabric, it should be 45" wide and at least 36" long.  Cotton or cotton blend, patterned or plain fabrics suitable for quilting are needed.

Mary Sanderlin passed away early on Monday morning.  The viewings will be on Friday, December 10th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm.  The funeral will be on Saturday, December 11th at 2pm at Bliley's at 8510 Staples Mill Rd. 

RS Announcements 12.1.10

STAKE CONFERENCE THIS WEEKEND
Adult session Saturday at 7pm at the stake center.  General session Sunday at 10am at Monument Building.  Fast Sunday will be the following week,  Dec. 12.

RELIEF SOCIETY DINNER
The RS dinner and program will be on Wednesday, December 8th at 6:30pm. Please see the post for 11.21 for more details.

WARD CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Ward Christmas Party will be Friday, December 10th from 6-8pm.  Please bring a potato dish if your last name starts with A - M and a dessert if your last name starts with N - Z.  Contact Adaire Webster if you have questions: adaire017@yahoo.com or 435-671-2232.

The MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR will be performing at the Norfolk Scope Arena on Monday, June 20th, 2011 at 7:30pm. Advance purchase tickets are now available to church members and guests through our ward. Adult and student discounts are available and are reflected below in the different price levels.  Please note that you must be 8 years or older to attend, and that student discounts are available to “children and students up to 25 years of age.”
                     
                          Adult     Student
Gold Circle:       $85.00   $85.00
Level 2:             $51.00   $45.00
Level 3:             $34.00   $30.00
Level 4:             $17.00   $15.00

For more information and to order/purchase tickets, please see Erik Lunde or email your request to ealunde@verizon.net or elunde@apva.com. These orders are time sensitive with regard to groupings and families being seated together. The sooner tickets are ordered, the better your seats, and likelihood of being grouped together, so please let Erik know as quickly as possible. Checks should be made payable to “Virginia Arts Festival” to be collected by Erik over the next couple Sundays.

Please see the side bars for details on the Chorale, Miracle of Christmas - Live at the Zoo, and the stake quilting day.

Angel Tree

The Angel Tree is now in the foyer.  If you would like to participate, please select an ornament, sign it out and return your donation by Dec 12th.  Detailed instruction sheets are available near the tree.  Questions? Christy Fiala 527-3164 or  fialac@aol.com

RS Annoucements 11.21.10

Stake Conference

Stake Conference will be December 4th and 5th.  The adult session on Saturday is at the stake center at 7pm.  Sunday we will meet at our building from 10am-noon where stake conference will be broadcast.

The Relief Society Christmas dinner

The dinner is on Wednesday, December 8th at 6:30pm.  A nursery will be available.  (Please let us know if your child has allergies.)  Also, we will be delivering cookies at Westport Health Care Center on Thursday, December 9th at 10am. If you would like to bring a dozen cookies, please contact Sarah Passey at spassey@hotmail.com. Also contact her if you can deliver the cookies the next morning.

Dinner for the missionaries

If you would like to sign up to provide dinner for the missionaries, please contact Marilene Petrinovich at 934-0883.

New Babies! 

Allison and Tim Thurber had a baby boy, Ian Clark on November 3. He was 8lbs 7oz.

Jen and Jeff Oakes had a baby girl, Ellis Ann, on November 10. She was 7lbs.

Tiffani and Wesley Smith had a baby boy on November 15.  He was 7 lbs 8 oz.

Congratulations to all of you, we can't wait to see them.

RS Announcements 11.14.10

Temple Trips This Week There are two opportunities to go to the temple this week.  Wednesday 11/17 the sisters are carpooling starting at 8 am from the Crossridge Shopping Center.  On Saturday 11/20 the Stake will have a temple day with sessions at 9 am and 9:30 am.  If you're interested in attending either and carpooling, please call Faye Mullins at 501-2101.

Christmas Stockings for the Elders
If you signed up to help fill Christmas stockings for the elders, please bring the items this Sunday.  The mission president has asked each ward to create two stockings.  If you would like to take on this project, please contact Lisa Pyron at lisapyron@gmail.com for the pattern and instructions.

Can You House a Pair of Missionaries?
The mission president would like to see more missionaries living in members homes.  If you're interested and can provide a separate bathroom for the elders, please contact Lisa Pyron at lisapyron@gmail.com for other details. 

Mountain Bikes and Missionaries
The mission is in need of mountain bikes to provide transportation for the missionaries.  If you have a mountain bike that you can donate, or wish to provide financial support to buy mountain bikes, please contact Lisa Pyron at lisapyron@gmail.com.

Have you turned in your Relief Society Survey?
Sisters, if you haven't filled out a survey yet with your interests and talents, please do so by next weekend!  You can have the form emailed to you.  Contact Karen Rich at devinandkarenrich@verizon.net.


I have been called into Young Women's as the secretary, but until they call a new secretary, you can email me with any questions and blog postings.  Have a great week!  Olivia

RS Announcements 11.7.10

A Survey for All Our Sisters
Thanks to everyone who filled out a RS survey on Sunday. The information on this survey will be used to plan RS meetings in the future, as well as identify sisters who can contribute skills, talents and special interests to our RS group. If you have one but didn’t get a chance to review it, please take some time this week to fill it out and return it to a RS presidency member next Sunday. If you didn’t get one, you can email Karen Rich at Devinandkarenrich@verizon.net for a copy, or pick one up in Relief Society next week.

Sister Lansing's Class Cancelled This Week
Sister Lansing's mid-week Institute Class is cancelled this week.  It will resume next Wednesday.

Stake Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament Thanksgiving Weekend
We are putting together a co-ed volleyball team for the stake tournament on Nov. 27th. Please contact the Kennedy's at tmkennedy@juno.com or 935-1545 to be on the team.  Go Glen Allen!

Youth Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors 60+
The youth are providing a Thanksgiving dinner for sisters or couples where one or both are 60 or older on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 pm.  If you visit teach a sister who would be invited, please check to see they received their invitation and if you can provide transportation that evening.  Thank you.

Temple Trips Coming Up Next WeekA sisters-only mid-week temple trip will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 17, meeting at 8 am at Crossridge Center on Staples Mill Road.  Saturday, Nov. 20 is the Stake Temple Trip.  If you'd like to attend and be part of a carpool, please contact Faye Mullins at 501-2101.

RS Announcements 10.31.2010

Happy Halloween!  Hope you had a festive weekend and a relaxing Sunday.  The weather was perfect!

We had a great lesson today in combined Priesthood and Relief Society meeting by Tish Heflebower who was teaching in her role as the Stake Employment Specialist.  She provided a lot of good information about how to cope during a job loss whether that's in immediate family or happening to friends/neighbors and she shared important resources.  Tish also asked for every one's help -- if you know of a job that's available at your place of employment, email her the job posting and it will get posted to the LDS job site.  Your name doesn't have to be associated with it unless you chose to do so.   Send the information, or any questions to Tish at Tish.heflebower@gmail.com

The Kennedy's have volunteered to head up the volleyball team, so if you're interested in participating, please contact Tyler or Mollee.

RS Announcements Week of 10.24.10

Temple Trip is this Wednesday
If you're interested in a attending the temple with sisters who will carpool to the temple, the next trip is Wednesday, 10/27. Meet at 8 AM at Crossridge Shopping Center on Staples Mill Road. If you're attending, call Faye Mullins and let her know: 501-2101

Ward Trunk or Treat is this Week!
If you haven't pulled out your chili recipe, do it now and enter in the cook off! Dinner will begin at 5 pm followed by the Trunk or Treat as kids go car to car for goodies! Prizes awarded for best chili and trunk design. Costumes are welcome, but no masks allowed.

Combined Relief Society and Priesthood Meeting Next Sunday
We'll meet in the gym this coming Sunday as we combine classes for a presentation from the Stake. Our very own Tish Heflebower will be one of the speakers.

Last Week to Finish Your Visiting Teaching for October
If you haven't had a chance to connect with your visiting teaching sisters, now is the time to make a call, write a letter or visit. New route assignments (if you received one) are effective this month.

Next Sunday's lesson is TWO conference talks.
Our lesson this coming Sunday is being given by Nedra Luke and will cover two talks from Elder M. Russell Ballard given the prior two conferences: Mothers and Daughters and Fathers and Sons. You can find links to the talks on the left hand side of the page (scroll down) in the Links You Can Use Now section.

Richmond Tri-Stake Single Adult Activity is this Saturday, Oct.23, 7 pm
Held at the Scotchtown Ward for single adults age 30 and older and their children, this event will include a bonfire, hotdogs and s'mores. Call Marisa Garofalo at 306-8719.

Remember Truck or Treat! Saturday, Oct. 30th at 5 pm.
If you know chili, you'll want to bring and enter it into this annual cook-off. Awards will be given! Hot dogs will also be available. Trunk or treat will follow the cook-off. Costumes encouraged, but no masks please. Bring the family and friends!

If you have brown scout shirts to donate...
Christy Fiala is looking for brown scout shirts if you have any that are no longer needed and you're willing to donate. Contact her at fialac@aol.com

Last, but not least, Cindy Hess will NOT be holding the baby clothing sale as originally planned on Oct. 30th.

RS Announcements Week of 10.10.10

Fall Relief Society Meeting is this Wednesday
In case you missed it, the next RS meeting is Wed., 10/13 at 7 PM at the Monument Building. Two informative classes will be held (see posting at the top of the blog) and a nursery will be available. Be sure to invite neighbors and friends.

We Now Have a Missionary Calendar Again
The missionaries are in need of a good meal each day -- and so we're passing around a calendar each week in Relief Society. If you'd like to provide a meal and don't see the calendar, please call the missionaries directly at 523-0682.

Scrapbook Supply Sale and Children's Clothing Yard Sale
There are two separate opportunities to save some cash and help two different sisters!

1) Tish Heflebower is selling a large collection of her scrapbooking supplies she at heavily discounted prices. (i.e., expensive paper sheets at 2 cents each and more.) She'll have a table this Saturday, Oct 16 from 9 AM to noon at the Memories Galore, Brandermill Store: 4800 Market Square Lane in Midlothian. Proceeds will go to the individuals selling items and not the store.

2) Cindy Hess, a sister who attends our ward from the Mechanicsville Ward, is holding a yard sale with infant and small children clothing at her home 1208 Lakeside Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 16 and then again Oct. 30 -- both start at 8 AM.

Start Planning Now for Trunk or Treat!
This annual Glen Allen activity is always a treat! It starts with a chilli cook-off. Get your entry ready now! This will be followed by Trunk or Treat -- as kids go from car to car to trick or treat. Prizes will be given for the best chili and trunk decorations. Costumes are welcome --but without masks. Saturday, October 30th from 5 to 7 PM.

RS Announcements 9.26.10

Relief Society Meeting Announcement

Save the Date! Wednesday, October 13th at 7 pm at the Monument Meeting -- Clean Up! That's our theme -- learn how to clean the "right way" around the house -- and learn how to 'clean up' your family's eating habits! Two lessons will be shared:

1) Darlene Lacy will give us the lowdown on cleaning tips, how to clean more efficiently using household products versus expensive cleaners....AND

2) Shelly Garfield will talk about nutrition and adopting healthy eating habits to keep our temporal bodies healthy.

A nursery will be provided.


Halloween Costume Swap After the Oct. 13 Meeting
Do you have a Halloween costume that you're not using or your kids have outgrown? AND are you looking for a new, slightly used costume for one of yours? Then let's SWAP! Plan on bringing your costume(s) to the meeting with a tag/label on it with size and your name/number so it can be returned to you.

RS Announcements 9.19.2010

General Relief Society Meeting is THIS coming Saturday, Sept 25th, 6:30 pm.
Be sure to attend the dinner and broadcast from Salt Lake City and hear a prophet's voice at our annual General Relief Society Meeting. Held at the Stake Center on Pump Road, the evening starts with dinner at 6:30 and then the broadcast starts at 8 pm. Sunday dress applies.

The Stake will be collecting "little treasures" for the Children of the Commonwealth Benevolent Fund to help infants to 18 years old in mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse centers. These include: basketballs, footballs, kickballs, soccer balls, Nerf games, soft cuddly dolls, games for all ages, puzzles (100 pcs or less) coloring books/crayons, fuzzy posters, any type of cards, personal hygiene items - deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, shampoo/conditioner, musical instruments, toys that do do not have glass or plastic parts or sharp edges and composition books.

It's Not Too Late to Join the Mid-Week Education Class
Our very own Erlynn Lansing is teaching the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. Class starts at 10 am at the Stake Center every Wednesday and a nursery is available.

Thank You to All Who Helped the King Family
Thank you to all who helped with arrangements and/or food for the funeral service for Dan King yesterday. On behalf of Margo and his extended family, thank you for your kind service.

Funeral Arrangements for Dan King

Brother Dan King, husband of Margo King, passed away yesterday. There will be a viewing on Friday, September 16, from 6-8 pm at Woody's Funeral Home on Parham Road. The family will receive friends at 10 AM on Saturday, September 17th at the Monument Building, followed by the funeral service at 11 AM.

Tiffany Lundee is arranging food for the funeral service. If you'd like to help, please contact her directly.

Please note that the Book Club which was planned for this (Thursday) evening has been cancelled.